How dirt and volcanic ash can keep your face looking tight.
These products use good, gritty stuff like clay, charcoal, and volcanic ash to help manage oil, cleanse skin, and control odour. If your grooming regimen doesn’t include a bit of dirt, you’re not doing it right
1. DERMALOGICA
Dermal Clay Cleanser If you’re still using soap to wash your face, it’s time to upgrade to a
cleanser. Oil-absorbing kaolin and green clays are paired with cucumber and sage to soothe skin, and then mixed with menthol for an extra rejuvenating kick. $51, DERMALOGICA.CA
2. FRESH
Umbrian Clay Treatment Bar The proprietary Umbrian clay in this bar helps to rebalance your skin. That is spa-speak that means it won’t dry you out, but it won’t make you oily, either. And unlike a lot of cleansers, it can be used on your face and body. $44, FRESH.COM
3. LUSH
Guv’ner Deodorant Charcoal is naturally antimicrobial and tackles unpleasant odours, while patchouli, sage, and lavender are soothing and, in the right doses, actually smell fresh (and not like a Phish concert). Bonus: it works on your feet, too. $11, LUSH.CA
4. THE FACESHOP
Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Toner Toner is the secret ingredient in all good grooming regimens — so secret most men don’t actually use it. But if you want to stay young-looking past your 20s, you need to. Apply after you wash your face but before applying moisturizer. $25, THEFACESHOP.CA
5. ANTHONY
Deep Pore Cleansing Clay Kaolin and bentonite clays give this cleansing clay mask its rich red colour and work to absorb excess oil, which, as you should know by now, is key to preventing game-killing breakouts. Use it once a week to keep skin clean and clear. $29, ANTHONY.COM